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Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Ultra Light Shad, 1.5 in, Clown
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Color: Clown
- Item weight
- 3 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1.5-inch weighted crankbait with a tight wobble and external scales that dives shallow and sinks slowly on pause.
The Rapala Ultra Light Shad is a 1.5-inch crankbait with a slow-sinking profile, so it can be paused in the water column and then drift down gently. It runs to about 5 feet with a swimming lip, which makes it a practical pick for shallow flats, creek edges and dock lines. Its weighted body and fine hook setup suit light-tackle casting for panfish and trout.
Best for
- Trout in small streams
- Panfish in ponds and lakes
- Ultra-light spinning gear
Skip if
- You fish deep water
- You need long casting distance
Strengths
- Weighted body casts farther than unweighted size
- Tight wobble works at high retrieve speeds
- Slow sink on pause triggers strikes from hovering fish
Trade-offs
- At 1.5 inches, it attracts small fish
- Shallow diving limits use in deeper water
- External scales may chip with heavy cover contact
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3 g |
| Hook | Treble |
| Finish | External scales |
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Length | 1.5 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Clown |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Clown.
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